I used to do some vacuuming occasionally, but it was always a hassle because you had to set up the machine, plug it in, deal with the tangled cord, and then spend another 15 minutes cleaning the canister. Prior to that, I used a Karcher MediClean, which was a decent vacuum but cumbersome and incapable of washing. Just remove it and fill it with water to use. You just used the vacuum, ran the self-cleaning cycle for 30 seconds, and emptied the trash can. The only real challenge is remembering to charge it on time, although a charging indicator is conveniently located on the casing itself.